TRACING THE EVOLUTION OF PRISONS IN ANCIENT INDIA
TRACING THE EVOLUTION OF PRISONS IN ANCIENT INDIA Written by Samiksha Sharma, Student of RGNUL, Punjab. Introduction: The penal system of India has a deeply engrained historical influence of the ancient times. The ‘Puranas’ mentions various political prisoners and traitors. While Bhagavata depicts how Kansa imprisons his sister and brother-in-law. Apart from this in Mahabharat Duryodhana imprisons the entire family of his mama. This shows the traces of jails in the ancient times. Ancient Prison …
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